Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva ancient cities that impress the visitors with beautiful medieval architecture and fabulous atmosphere. Take a tour for 6 days and enjoy your time in beautiful Uzbekistan.
Dates - all year round.
Start of the tour: Samarkand | Accommodation: 3 stars. |
End of tour: Tashkent | Tour category: Historical tours. |
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights | Сities: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Tashkent. |
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Day 1: Samarkand
00:30 Flight HY 276.
06:45 Arrival in Samarkand. Meeting the guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel to drop off luggage .
08:30 Start sightseeing in Samarkand. Visit to the famous Registan Square - heart of Samarkand and real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture, consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulugbek Madrasah, Madrasah Sherdor and Madrasah Tilla Kori.
Gur Emir Mausoleum - a burial vault of Timurids dynasty;
Bibi Khanim Mosque - the biggest medieval building in the city;
Shahi Zinda Necropolis - unique complex of Mausoleums;
Ulugbek’s Observatory - one of the most important astronomical centers,
Samarkand bazaar - Siab.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2: Samarkand - Bukhara
Breakfast.
09:00 Transfer to the train station.
09:43 Departure for Bukhara by high-speed train "Afrosiab".
11:17 Arrival in Bukhara.
Meeting the guide and driver.
Transfer to the hotel to drop off the bags.
Start walking city tour along the old part of Bukhara. Visit to Mausoleum of Samanids,
Bolo Hauz Mosque
and Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC,
Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrasah.
There are three trading domes or so called covered bazaars preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry and even for money exchange. Today, as well, one can purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets.
Excursion also includes visiting Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs,
Abdullakhan’s Tim,
Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara),
Magoki Attari Mosque,
Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrasah and monument of Khodja Nasreddin).
Overnight in the hotel.
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Day 3: Bukhara - Khiva
Breakfast.
09.00 Drive to Khiva (440 km).
Arrival in Khiva in the afternoon.
Transfer to the hotel, check-in.
Overnight at the hotel
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Day 4: Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent
Breakfast.
09:00 Start sightseeing tour in Ichan Kala
known as "Inner town": Ata Darbaza, Kunya Ark,
Muhammad Rakhim-Khan Madrasah,
Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah,
Kalta Minor Minaret,
Juma Mosque and Minaret,
Islam Khodja Madrasah,
Said Alauddin Mausoleum,
Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum,
the last Khiva Khan Allakulikhan's Madrasah, Tosh Hovli Palace,
17:30 Transfer to the local airport.
18:40 Evening flight Urgench-Tashkent.
20:20 Arrival in Tashkent.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 5: Tashkent
Breakfast.
09:00 Sightseeing tour of Tashkent begins with visiting the old part of the city: architectural complex "Khazret-Imam" (Mausoleum of Imam Kaffal al-Shashi, Barak-khan Madrasah, Tellya Sheikh Madrasah, Mui-Mubarak Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Imam Ismail al-Bukhari Islamic Institute where one can see the original Quran of Osman),
Kukeldash Madrasah,
bazaar Chorsu.
The excursion around European part of the city includes visiting: Amir Timur Square,
Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre,
Independence Square,
Monument of Courage
and Memorial to Victims of Repression.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 6: Tashkent
03:20 Transfer to the airport.
05:35 Departure flight Tashkent-Istanbul HY 271.
Quantity (from) | Quantity (to) | Cost per person | |
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2 pers. | 3 pers. | $970 * | |
4 pers. | 5 pers. | $765 * | |
6 pers. | 7 pers. | $660 * | |
Different number of people in your group? | TBD * |
* Requesting a price does not oblige you to buy a tour. You can send a request for different tours and choose the most suitable option.
- Hotel accommodation in double / twin sharing rooms with breakfast;
- All entrance fees to the monuments and museums as specified in the program;
- Full transportation service and all transfers on vehicles with a/c;
- Local English-speaking guides (4 excursions);
- * Escort Turkish - speaking guide for the entire tour for the group of 6 people and more (by request);
- Train ticket Samarkand-Bukhara (" Afrosiab" economy class).
- Visa invitation letter for Uzbekistan (if necessary).
- Full transportation service and all transfers on vehicles with a/c;
- Train ticket Samarkand-Bukhara ("Afrosiab" economy class)
- Air tickets for international flights;
- Air tickets Urgench-Tashkent (can be bought on our behalf: $ 130 per adult)
- Fees for the use of photo and video cameras at the monuments;
- Visa fee
- Meals (lunches and dinners).
Single supplement $145
Ark Fortress in Bukhara
Tomb of Bahauddin Naqshband
Lyabi-Khauz Complex
Khast-Imam Complex
Kukeldash Madrasah
Barakhan Madrasah
Kaffal-Shashi mausoleum
Poi-Kalyan Complex
The Bolshoi Theater named after Alisher Navoi
Samanid Mausoleum
Ulugbek Madrasah
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
Miri Arab Madrasah
Divan-Beghi Khanaka
Divan-begi Madrasah
Independence Square
"Courage" Monument
Magok-i-Attari Mosque
Sitorai Mohi Hosa - Emir's Summer Palace
Hodja Nasreddin Monument
Bahauddin Naqshband Sufi Complex
Registan Square
Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
Gur Emir - Burial Vault of Timurids
Bibi Khanym Mausoleum
Tilla-Kari Madrasah
Sherdor Madrasah
Ulugbek's Observatory
Siab Bazaar
Chorsu Bazaar
Itchan Kala Fortress
Kunya-Ark Fortress
Muhammad Rahim-khan Madrasah
Shergazi-Khan Madrasah
Juma Mosque in Khiva
Allakuli-Khan Madrasah
Tash-Khauli Palace
Islam Khoja Madrasah and Minaret
Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
Said Allauddin Mausoleum
Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah